A large number of flights leave from the capital of Armenia on the route "Yerevan-Moscow" every day. The destination is very popular among tourists, as well as residents of Armenia, who periodically go to work in Russia. Several airlines serving the route do not even try to compete with each other, since the passenger traffic here is large and there is enough for everyone.
Yerevan
Travellers travel daily to the capital of Armenia - Yerevan, this settlement is one of the oldest on Earth. Previously, it was called Erivan, it received its current name in 1936. According to 2014 data, over a million people live in the city. Historians believe that the settlement from which Yerevan later emerged was formed in 782 BC, when the settlement of Erebuni was founded here.
Unfortunately, a small number of architecturalmonuments of past years, but it is still possible to realize their significance. Before leaving on the route "Yerevan-Moscow", it is worth visiting all the local sightseeing tours of the city. Over the past few years, a large tourist infrastructure has been formed in the city, allowing you to enjoy a great vacation and high-quality service.
Moscow
I must say that tourists from Armenia also willingly fly to Moscow to get acquainted with its history and sights. A few hours of travel along the route "Yerevan - Moscow", and the newly-minted tourist gets off the plane in the hope of seeing absolutely all the delights of the Russian capital. Most often, guests of the capital use taxi services because of its convenience, and also because you can meet a native of Armenia with whom you can talk in the same language.
Despite the fact that Armenia separated from the USSR back in 1991, its inhabitants actively maintain cultural and business ties with the Russians. That is why guests from Yerevan can often be met in the capital's business centers, restaurants, as well as at various exhibitions, symposiums and meetings dedicated to the development of entrepreneurship.
Distance between two cities
If you are going to go on the route "Yerevan - Moscow", the distance is the first thing you need to start preparing for the trip. Of course, a lot here will also depend on what kind of transport you plan to use. Atmotorway travel will have to cover a little over 2300 kilometers, together with border crossing and rest, the trip can take about three days one way.
Another option is to travel by train, but there are some difficulties, in particular, the lack of a direct connection between Russia and Armenia. If you go with transfers, then the total travel time will be about 4 days, and the mileage will be about 3.5 thousand kilometers. The smallest distance between Yerevan and Moscow will have to be covered when flying by plane - only about 1800 kilometers.
Ride on the bus
One of the means of transport actively used by passengers on the Moscow-Yerevan route is a bus. The average travel time ranges from 39 to 48 hours, with the bus stopping in major cities and towns. Bus passengers can sleep on the road, watch TV. If you need to charge portable devices, you need to approach the driver.
Fare in this case can vary greatly, it all depends on the speed of the bus and its comfort. As of November 2015, it ranges from 2 to 2.7 thousand rubles. Each route has different destinations, so you need to check them by visiting local bus stations.
And you can also go by plane
The fastest means of transportation on the Moscow-Yerevan route is an airplane, the maximum travel time on it is about 3 hours. More than 30 flights run daily between the two cities, serviced bythis route is operated by Aeroflot, S7, UTair and Ural Airlines, the average flight interval is 30-50 minutes.
All flights are carried out mainly from Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo, they all arrive at Zvartnots airport. The second airport in Yerevan, Erebuni, is mainly engaged in servicing military aircraft, helicopters, as well as some types of civilian liners.
Utair is the only airline whose liners fly on the route Yerevan - Moscow (Vnukovo). Only one flight is operated daily, Boeing aircraft are used on the route. Speaking in general, the cost of a flight from Moscow to Yerevan ranges from 8 to 35 thousand rubles, in the opposite direction - from 9 to 42 thousand.
Or maybe by train?
Alas, there is no direct railway connection on the Yerevan-Moscow route. The reason for this is simple - the only branch that connects the two countries passes through Georgia and Abkhazia, and does not work due to the conflict between these two countries. You can find a workaround, but you will have to travel about 4 days with transfers and spend an amount comparable to buying a plane ticket.
Armenia maintains rail links with Georgia, so you can try to get to Tbilisi, and then take train No. 371/372. The cost of travel documents and the current timetable is best checked at the railway ticket office, as they change periodically. As a rule, railway workers provide discounts for children.
Travel by car
If the Moscow-Yerevan bus routes, plane and train travel do not appeal to you, you can go to Armenia in your own car. In this case, you will have to prepare the car for the trip in advance, as well as stock up on additional finances in case of unforeseen circumstances. There are a large number of service stations on the way to Yerevan, but the distances between them can be quite significant.
When entering Armenia, in addition to the basic documents, you will need to present an international driver's license and a technical passport of the vehicle. If you have rented a car, you will also have to submit an agreement with the rental company or a power of attorney from the owner of the vehicle. All documents must be translated into Russian. At the customs, you need to issue a permit to import the vehicle, and pay the customs fee, upon departure, respectively, you will have to issue a similar document, but already for the export of the vehicle. All this takes up to 2 hours on average, the exact time depends on how busy the border control is.
Conclusion
In both Moscow and Yerevan, you can find a huge number of activities. Visiting excursions, visiting cultural institutions, clubs and discos - you will have plenty of time for all this in both capitals. Russians and Armenians treat each other quite friendly, while both nations prefer to root for each other in various competitions (World Cups, Eurovision, etc.).e.).
Travelers should remember that absolutely different currencies are used on the territory of both countries, 1 Russian ruble is equal to 7-8 Armenian drams. You can exchange currency in advance, but in this case it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the rules for its import into the territory of the country where you are going. Have a nice trip!
